ZIP Code · MN

ZIP 55811

Part of Duluth, MN

Pop. 28,118·Saint Louis County·14th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota

Median rent (all units)

$2,073/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$141

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 55811 · $2,073

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$2,150

4 BR+

$2,630

Research median

$1,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in ZIP 55811 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,804) is $1,995 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,570); a 3-bedroom is $2,150.

Rank in Duluth

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Duluth.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 55805, 7 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,346/mo), about $8,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 55811. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,876/yr

At $2,073/mo median

Location

CityDuluth

StateMN

CountySaint Louis County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55811 (Duluth, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,118

Median income

$79,804

Median age

Renters

31%

Age distribution

18.9%

27.3%

21.7%

Under 1818.9%

18–3427.3%

35–5421.7%

55–6410.5%

65+21.7%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

91.3%

White91.3%

Black1%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian1.6%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

21.8%

32%

42.7%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma21.8%

Some college32%

Bachelor's+42.7%

Housing tenure

69%

31%

Owner69%

Renter31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55811 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income

$71,296 → $79,804

up 11.9%

Population

28,000 → 28,118

up 0.4%

Renter share

28.1% → 31%

+2.9 pts

Bachelor's+

38.8% → 42.7%

+3.9 pts

Median age

36.9 → 38

+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $71,296 to $79,804 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% shift. Renters now make up 31% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.7% of adults here, versus 38.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 55811 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $2,073/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($79,804/yr), ZIP 55811 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,073/mo in ZIP 55811. The local median household income is $79,804/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55811?

Rent in ZIP 55811 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 55811 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55811 is one of the pricier among Minnesota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 123 at $2,073/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 55811 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.4% across the 102 Minnesota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.